How far is Bishopville, SC from Summerville, SC?

The driving distance from Bishopville, SC to Summerville, SC is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83 miles (133.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
106.75 mi
02h 09m
Flight
83 mi
133.57 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Bishopville.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
83 mi
Kilometers
133.57 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.75 mi
Kilometers
171.79 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Summerville
Sat, Apr 11, 11:15 AM EDT
Return by in Bishopville
Sat, Apr 11, 1:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bishopville
2026-04-11T09:05
Arrive Summerville
Sat, Apr 11, 11:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bishopville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Summerton
SC

City in Clarendon County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Bishopville
53.4 mi
01h 04m
To Summerville
53.3 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bishopville and Summerville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bishopville and Summerville.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Sumter Highway

    10.3 mi · 16 min · Sumter Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on N Main St

    6.4 mi · 10 min · N Main St

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Lafayette Drive

    641 ft · 14 sec · North Lafayette Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left

    101 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on North Lafayette Drive

    3.4 mi · 5 min · North Lafayette Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Manning Avenue

    1278 ft · 24 sec · Manning Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Manning Road

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Manning Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah

    1962 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    36 mi · 39 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East: Charleston

    1806 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    30.3 mi · 32 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17 Alternate South: Summerville

    1450 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue

    35 m · 5 sec · East Richardson Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bishopville and Summerville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
36.4 mi · 34%
I 26 East
30.6 mi · 29%
Manning Road
13.1 mi · 12%
Sumter Highway
10.3 mi · 10%
N Main St
6.45 mi · 6%
North Main Street
5.8 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

36 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
83 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Summerton
01h 04m from Bishopville
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bishopville and Sunny near Summerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bishopville to Summerville?

The road trip is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km) and usually takes 02h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Summerton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.4 miles from Bishopville and 53.3 miles from Summerville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 83 miles (133.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.93 one way or $29.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bishopville and Sunny near Summerville.

Stop Ideas Near Summerton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Summerton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Summerton.

RAIL

Kingstree

49 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Camden

75 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

77 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

80 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bishopville and Summerville. Straight-line distance: 83 mi (133.57 km).

Bishopville

#1 Bishopville

City in Lee County, South Carolina

Population2,948
Coordinates34.2182100, -80.2484100
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Summerville

#2 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population53,301
Coordinates33.0185000, -80.1756500
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Bishopville (-80.24841, 34.21821)
End: Summerville (-80.17565, 33.0185)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.77 gal
14.26 L · about $14.93
Round trip
$29.87
7.54 gal · 28.52 L
Estimated CO2
33.5 kg one way
Round trip: 67 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.93 $29.87
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.70 $33.39
Premium $4.78 $18.01 $36.03
Diesel $5.62 $21.20 $42.40

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Bishopville and Summerville. The current time is 09:05:57.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.